A desire arises in the mind... by Swami Sivananda, an Indian Philosopher

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“A desire arises in the mind. It is satisfied immediately another comes. In the interval which separates two desires a perfect calm reigns in the mind. It is at this moment freed from all thought, love or hate.”

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Swami Sivananda

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Name: Swami Sivananda

Nationality: Indian

Date of Birth: Sep 8, 1887

Date of Death: Jul 14, 1963

Profession: Philosopher

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